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macropods

/ˈmækroʊpɒdz/ /ˈmækroʊpɑːdz/

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Macrópodos, un marsupial de la familia Macropodidae, que incluye a los canguros, ualabíes, canguros arborícolas y pademelones

A marsupial of the family Macropodidae, which includes the kangaroos, wallabies, tree kangaroos and pademelons.

Examples :

"In Australia, many farmers are concerned about protecting their crops from hungry macropods like kangaroos. "

En Australia, muchos agricultores están preocupados por proteger sus cultivos de macrópodos hambrientos como los canguros.

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Cangrejos macrópodos

Any one of a group of maioid crabs remarkable for the length of their legs; — called also spider crab.

Examples :

"While snorkeling, we spotted several macropods scuttling sideways across the sandy seabed, their long, spindly legs making them look like underwater spiders. "

Mientras buceábamos con esnórquel, vimos varios cangrejos macrópodos deslizándose lateralmente por el fondo arenoso, sus largas y delgadas patas los hacían parecer arañas submarinas.